Ray Perez
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Experienced Vacuum Furnace Operator at Chromalloy Gas & Turbine, with over 12 years in manufacturing and a proven track record in enhancing product quality and production output. Skilled in planning vacuum/coating runs and proficient in communication. Bring strong work ethic, safety, leadership, teamwork, problem solving and multi-tasking skills. Committed to continuous improvement and growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vacuum Furnace Operator/Coating Furnace Operator 3
Chromalloy Gas & Turbine
2017.10 - Current
- {Department Lead on 3rd shift from 2020-2022}
- {Department Lead on 1st shift from 2022-2023}
- Daily Checklists for each vacuum/coating furnace prior to starting shift along with Total Preventative Maintenance Inspection. (TPM)
- Perform System Accuracy Test for vacuum furnaces.
- Perform leak up check to ensure vacuum furnaces are within spec and tolerance.
- Enhance product quality by meticulously monitoring and adjusting vacuum/coating parameters.
- Contribute to increased production output by effectively operating multiple vacuum/coating machines simultaneously.
- Ensure timely completion of production orders by managing workload effectively and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding any concerns or challenges faced during vacuum/coating furnace operations so that they could be promptly addressed.
- Maintain a safer work environment by conducting routine housekeeping tasks and adhering to safety protocols and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
- Assist in training new employees on proper vacuum/coating furnace operation, grit blast, pack, unpack, heat tint, and overhead crane training shared best practices for optimal performance results.
- Maintain accurate records of vacuum/coating furnace run data, ensuring traceability and accountability in production processes.
- Improve product quality by closely monitoring temperature, pressure, and other critical parameters during vacuum/coating furnace runs.
- Maintain a strong work ethic and positive attitude, fostering a team-oriented atmosphere within the vacuum/coating furnace department.
- Play a key role in achieving departmental goals by consistently meeting or exceeding personal performance objectives related to output, quality and safety metrics.
- Inspect completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Provide supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers duties.
Forklift Operator
Pimalco Alcoa
2011.09 - 2017.09
- Daily pre-ops inspection for equipment. Walkie reach truck, electric pallet jack, and fork trucks.
- Daily inventory in the staging yard insuring no mixed alloys or billets.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Hauled billets from IBC department to the staging yard and presses based on the orders needed for that shift.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Loading billets onto press rack(s) for multiple presses segregating alloys and jobs using spacer billets.
- Staged hoppers for each alloy in use. Once full dump the hopper in the correct alloy location.
Oven Operator
Pimalco Alcoa
2011.03 - 2011.09
- Tail stock operator for 30 ton, 60 ton and 150 ton stretchers.
- Preformed lockout tagout as needed to replace jaws that are molded to the shape of the metal.
- Transfer cart operator, moving completed orders to the next area of operation.
- Build heads in heat treat to be cooked attaching metal to the heads and distribution the weight evenly and ensuring the weight capacity is not exceeded.
- Lifting 20-120lbs required
- Operated hoist and crane to raise and move the metal into the oven.
- Adjusting the program to the controlled heat set point and monitored the soak time.
- Checked temperature control to maintain proper conditions.
- Safeguarded product integrity by consistently adhering to company specifications during the heat-treating process.
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Dux Distribution
2004.07 - 2011.01
- Operated forklift, electric pallet jack and hand trucks to move and stage product.
- Responsible for loading and unloading freight trucks.
- Ensure proper documentation of all incoming shipments by verifying packing slips against purchase orders before updating the database accordingly.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels to maintain accuracy and prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
- Improved warehouse organization for faster order fulfillment, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to address issues.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring shipments and addressing any potential delays.
- Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
Education
Sun Valley High School
Mesa, AZ2003
Skills
- Manufacturing 12+ years
- Forklift Operator 20+ years
- Shipping & Receiving 10+ years
- Vacuum Furnace Operator
- Coating Furnace Operator
- Vapor Phase Process
- Regeneration of Powders
- Training Assessments
- Planning Vacuum/Coating Runs
- Communication Abilities
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking and Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- Chemical-Terrorism Vulnerability Information US Department of Homeland Security February 25th 2020 by the office of Infrastructure Protection. (CVI-Reference available upon request)
- Forklift Certification (CTS) Commercial Training Services
- Propane Forklift
- Electric Forklift
- 72" Extensions
- Drum Lift/Rotation
Timeline
Vacuum Furnace Operator/Coating Furnace Operator 3
Chromalloy Gas & Turbine
2017.10 - Current
Forklift Operator
Pimalco Alcoa
2011.09 - 2017.09
Oven Operator
Pimalco Alcoa
2011.03 - 2011.09
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Dux Distribution
2004.07 - 2011.01
Sun Valley High School
- Chemical-Terrorism Vulnerability Information US Department of Homeland Security February 25th 2020 by the office of Infrastructure Protection. (CVI-Reference available upon request)
- Forklift Certification (CTS) Commercial Training Services
- Propane Forklift
- Electric Forklift
- 72" Extensions
- Drum Lift/Rotation
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